According to various reports, Fred Durst was a huge fan of the Mission Impossible franchise and had been lobbying to have one of the band’s songs featured in the film. Durst’s enthusiasm eventually caught the attention of J.J. Abrams, who was open to incorporating Limp Bizkit’s music into the movie.
That’s when Limp Bizkit entered the picture.
In an interview with MTV, Fred Durst reflected on the experience, saying, “We were huge fans of the Mission Impossible franchise, and to be a part of it was a dream come true. It was a great experience, and we’re proud of the song we did for the soundtrack.”